Sigma
18-50mm f/2.8 EX DC HSM Macro Nikon-f
 vs
Nikon Nikkor
17-55mm f/2.8G ED-IF AF-S DX

vs

differences

Reasons to consider the Sigma 18-50mm f/2.8 EX DC HSM Macro Nikon-f
More magnification 1:3 (0.3x) vs 1:5 (0.2x)
Help
 Take macro shots with subjects around 70% larger in your photo
Cheaper $379.00 vs $1,299.00
Help
 The best price we've seen is $920 cheaper (3.4x less)
Slightly shorter 86 mm vs 112 mm
Help
 More than 20% shorter
Slightly lighter 0.5 kg vs 0.8 kg
Help
 Around 30% lighter
Sigma 18-50mm f/2.8 EX DC HSM Macro Nikon-f Learn more about
the Sigma 18-50mm f/2.8 EX DC HSM Macro Nikon-f

Reasons to consider the Nikon 17-55mm f/2.8G ED-IF AF-S DX
Slightly more zoom 3.2x vs 2.8x
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 Around 20% more zoom, giving you more flexibility for photos
Nikon Nikkor 17-55mm f/2.8G ED-IF AF-S DX Learn more about
the Nikon 17-55mm f/2.8G ED-IF AF-S DX

similarities

Compared to lenses

Common Strengths Common Weaknesses
Fixed aperture Constant aperture lenses Help
The same aperture at all focal lengths
Focus motor Silent focus motor Help
18-50mm f/2.8 EX DC HSM Macro Nikon-f:Sigma HSM
17-55mm f/2.8G ED-IF AF-S DX:Nikon AF-S
Prime lens Both are zoom lenses Help
Typically not as sharp as prime lenses
Max focal length Poor telephoto Help
18-50mm f/2.8 EX DC HSM Macro Nikon-f:50 mm
17-55mm f/2.8G ED-IF AF-S DX:55 mm

Compared to wide angle lenses

Common Strengths Common Weaknesses

LensHero is not aware of any interesting strengths shared by these two products.
Image stabilization No image stabilization Help
Risk of blur

competitors

Shared Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages
Sigma 17-50mm f/2.8 EX DC OS HSM Nikon-f

Sigma 17-50mm f/2.8 EX DC OS HSM Nikon-f

Wide angle lens

$594
Image stabilization Has image stabilization
Compare the 17-50mm f/2.8 EX DC OS HSM Nikon-f vs the 18-50mm f/2.8 EX DC HSM Macro Nikon-f
Compare the 17-50mm f/2.8 EX DC OS HSM Nikon-f vs the Nikkor 17-55mm f/2.8G ED-IF AF-S DX
Nikon Nikkor 16-85mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR AF-S DX

Nikon Nikkor 16-85mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR AF-S DX

Travel lens

$600
Image stabilization Has image stabilization
Zoom range Has slightly large zoom range
Aperture Has a narrower aperture
Fixed aperture Has a variable aperture
Compare the Nikkor 16-85mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR AF-S DX vs the 18-50mm f/2.8 EX DC HSM Macro Nikon-f
Compare the Nikkor 16-85mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR AF-S DX vs the Nikkor 17-55mm f/2.8G ED-IF AF-S DX
Tamron 17-50mm f/2.8 XR Di-II LD [IF] Nikon-f

Tamron 17-50mm f/2.8 XR Di-II LD [IF] Nikon-f

Wide angle lens

$459
Wide maximum Has a higher max f/stop
Focus motor Lacks a silent focus motor
Compare the 17-50mm f/2.8 XR Di-II LD [IF] Nikon-f vs the 18-50mm f/2.8 EX DC HSM Macro Nikon-f
Compare the 17-50mm f/2.8 XR Di-II LD [IF] Nikon-f vs the Nikkor 17-55mm f/2.8G ED-IF AF-S DX
Nikon Nikkor AF-S 35mm f/1.8G DX

Nikon Nikkor AF-S 35mm f/1.8G DX

Low light lens

$197
Aperture Has a wider aperture
Prime lens Is a fixed focal length prime lens
Zoom range Has slightly smaller zoom range
Compare the Nikkor AF-S 35mm f/1.8G DX vs the 18-50mm f/2.8 EX DC HSM Macro Nikon-f
Compare the Nikkor AF-S 35mm f/1.8G DX vs the Nikkor 17-55mm f/2.8G ED-IF AF-S DX
Tokina 16-50mm f/2.8 AT-X 165 PRO DX Nikon-f

Tokina 16-50mm f/2.8 AT-X 165 PRO DX Nikon-f

Wide angle lens

$549
Focus motor Lacks a silent focus motor
Compare the 16-50mm f/2.8 AT-X 165 PRO DX Nikon-f vs the 18-50mm f/2.8 EX DC HSM Macro Nikon-f
Compare the 16-50mm f/2.8 AT-X 165 PRO DX Nikon-f vs the Nikkor 17-55mm f/2.8G ED-IF AF-S DX
Nikon Nikkor 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G VR AF-S DX

Nikon Nikkor 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G VR AF-S DX

Wide angle lens

$109 - $197
Image stabilization Has image stabilization
Aperture Has a narrower aperture
Fixed aperture Has a variable aperture
Compare the Nikkor 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G VR AF-S DX vs the 18-50mm f/2.8 EX DC HSM Macro Nikon-f
Compare the Nikkor 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G VR AF-S DX vs the Nikkor 17-55mm f/2.8G ED-IF AF-S DX
Sigma 17-70mm f/2.8-4 DC Macro OS HSM Nikon-f

Sigma 17-70mm f/2.8-4 DC Macro OS HSM Nikon-f

Wide angle lens

$499
Image stabilization Has image stabilization
Fixed aperture Has a variable aperture
Compare the 17-70mm f/2.8-4 DC Macro OS HSM Nikon-f vs the 18-50mm f/2.8 EX DC HSM Macro Nikon-f
Compare the 17-70mm f/2.8-4 DC Macro OS HSM Nikon-f vs the Nikkor 17-55mm f/2.8G ED-IF AF-S DX

Sigma 18-50mm f/2.8 EX DC HSM Macro Nikon-f Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages
Canon EF 17-40mm f/4L USM

Canon EF 17-40mm f/4L USM

Wide angle lens

$739
Aperture Narrower aperture
Magnification Less magnification
Compare the EF 17-40mm f/4L USM vs the 18-50mm f/2.8 EX DC HSM Macro Nikon-f
Sigma 10-20mm f/4-5.6 EX DC HSM Canon-ef

Sigma 10-20mm f/4-5.6 EX DC HSM Canon-ef

Wide angle lens

$479
Fixed aperture Has a variable aperture
Aperture Narrower aperture
Compare the 10-20mm f/4-5.6 EX DC HSM Canon-ef vs the 18-50mm f/2.8 EX DC HSM Macro Nikon-f
Sigma 17-70mm f/2.8-4 DC Macro OS HSM Pentax-k

Sigma 17-70mm f/2.8-4 DC Macro OS HSM Pentax-k

Wide angle lens

$449
Image stabilization Image stabilization
Zoom range More zoom
Fixed aperture Has a variable aperture
Compare the 17-70mm f/2.8-4 DC Macro OS HSM Pentax-k vs the 18-50mm f/2.8 EX DC HSM Macro Nikon-f

Nikon Nikkor 17-55mm f/2.8G ED-IF AF-S DX Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages
Nikon Nikkor AF-S 24-70mm f/2.8G ED

Nikon Nikkor AF-S 24-70mm f/2.8G ED

Wide angle lens

$1,887
Magnification Slightly more magnification
Max focal length Slightly better telephoto
Lowest price Slightly more expensive
Length Slightly longer
Compare the Nikkor AF-S 24-70mm f/2.8G ED vs the Nikkor 17-55mm f/2.8G ED-IF AF-S DX
Nikon Nikkor AF-S 14-24mm f/2.8G ED

Nikon Nikkor AF-S 14-24mm f/2.8G ED

Wide angle lens

$1,903 - $1,997
Zoom range Less zoom
Lowest price Slightly more expensive
Compare the Nikkor AF-S 14-24mm f/2.8G ED vs the Nikkor 17-55mm f/2.8G ED-IF AF-S DX

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